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Program & Admission Information - Aix-en-Provence, France
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Methology
- Priority in verbal communication: Express yourself with a maximum of ease and therefore gain in autonomy. Verbal communication based on real situations also allows you to cover written expression, grammar and vocabulary.
- Groups with a maximum of 10 people: Exchanges between speakers are guaranteed and the teacher can personalize his course according to the level, demands and progression of each student.
- A selection of pedagogical methods: the best and the most adapted to each situation in class are chosen from the methods available. The diversity encourages exchanges: debates, presentations, role plays, exercises in written expression, essays, simulations on the telephone.
- Authentic material used in the classes: the press, documentaries, audio extracts, illustrations, songs, advertising, Internet extracts etc, and allows a concrete approach to living French.
- Team teaching: Used to help you grasp individual speaking styles, increasing your overall knowledge.
- A Multimedia Resource Center with learning aids: methods for learning French on CD-ROM, exercise books, French films, a selection from the press, French songs on CD, board games, etc, are at your disposal to complement your course.
- Preparation in parallel for certificates and tests: You can prepare for the DELF (Diplôme d’Etude de Langue Française) at the school or do the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) on request.
- European standards are taken into account: Organization of the groups, placement tests and the certificates presented at the end of the course are based on the Common European Framework of Reference of the Council of Europe.
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Orientation:
NRCSA program will hold an Orientation session locally. The orientation is designed to provide students with important information about immigration, law of the countries, and the services offered by the school. The orientation program also introduces you to the educational and cultural atmosphere and provide an opportunity to meet other students.
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First Day:
With regards to the program, all levels of the language are accepted, from complete beginner to advanced, and your exact level is determined by a placement test to make sure we put you in the right class. One of the unique things about the NRSCA program is the ability to combine the language classes with an extensive choice of culture classes. In addition to the language classes, we also include our culture and social events program in the afternoons for students to interact with other student and learn about the culture.
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Standard French Course
20 lessons per week. Available for students at any level, beginning to advanced. Each lesson has a duration of 45 minutes. The courses take place in the morning, Monday-Friday. Self study in the multimedia learning center is available for all students, as are learning resources of all kinds: audio, video, and computer assisted language learning. These elements are all available for students to work independently.
Objectives
- Improve listening and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in every day situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
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Intensive French Course
30 lesson per week. Available for students at any level, beginning to advanced. General French lessons in the mornings and theme workshops in the afternoons to broaden your knowledge: French civilization, conversation, creative workshops, activities outside the institute, phonetics, games, etc.
Objectives
- Improve listening and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in every day situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
- Reinforce learning using theme workshops, creativity, games and multimedia
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Combine Standard French Course and Tutor
Standard French Course in the mornings allowing you to make the most of group interaction, and tailor-made courses in the afternoons to work on points of your choice.
Objectives
- Improve listening and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in everyday situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
- Further study of specific language points as a function of personal and professional needs
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French Semestre
20 lessons per week. Available for students at any level, beginning to advanced. Each lesson has a duration of 50 minutes. The courses take place in the morning, Monday-Friday. Self study in the multimedia learning center is available for all students, as are learning resources of all kinds: audio, video, and computer assisted language learning. These elements are all available for students to work independently.
Objectives
- Improve listening and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in every day situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
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Summer Refresher Course for Teacher
24 lessons per week. This linguistic, methodological and cultural course is aimed at French teachers practicing and living outside of France. You are invited to come to the country and familiarize yourself with the evolution of the language and society of France, discover new developments that will shape the France of tomorrow, and recharge your batteries with some much-needed relaxation!
Objectives
- Keep in contact with French language and culture
- Follow the social and cultural evolution of modern-day France
- Practice dynamic learning techniques
- Analyze and create pedagogic tools
- Observe classes of French as a Foreign Language
- Refresh and reinforce the practice of French
Please note; Only upper advanced level, and available only in July
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Standard French and Cooking
This course is designed for adults of all levels who need to communicate with greater ease for personal or professional reasons. It combines a French course with an initiation to Provencal cooking, to take pleasure while participating in various cooking classes and to taste fabulous products of our region according to the season.
Objectives
- Improve listening and written comprehension
- Speak with more confidence and ease
- Communicate in every day situations
- Extend knowledge of French politics, social life and culture
And in the framework of discovering Provençale cooking:
- Share moments in a convivial atmosphere while at the same time using the language
- Study the vocabulary used in gastronomy and wine
- Discover local products
Contact NRCSA for start dates.
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Standard French and Wine
This course combines French lessons with an initiation and discovery of wine and the different appellations with the pleasure of tasting selected wines.
Objectives:
-Improving comprehension of areas such as French political, cultural and social life
- Theoretical and practical learning of oenology
- Better knowledge of French wines
Contact NRCSA for start dates.
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Standard French and Painting
This course enables students to combine a French course with the discovery of painting in Provence, giving you the possibility to create your own piece of art.
The objectives of this course are:
- Learning the different painting techniques
- Practice French vocabulary linked to art
- Discovering the famous Provence of our painters
- Enjoying the pleasure to create
- Leaving Aix with souvenirs: your personal piece of art
Contact NRCSA for start dates.
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Standard French and Hiking
This course combines a French course with the possibility to discover the countryside of Aix-en-Provence, its natural sites and its vegetation by foot. You have to love hiking and have good shoes! In this program, students will discover the natural heritage of Provence by foot with a professional guide.
Contact NRCSA for start dates.
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Standard French and Excursions
This course combines a French course with the possibility to discover Provence, its products and its land in a different way, through various activities.
Students who participate in this program will get a view of Provence that is different from the one usually offered by visiting the lesser know sites of Aix and of the region.
Contact NRCSA for start dates.
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Standard French and Golf
This course includes general French classes in the mornings and golf in the afternoons. Students will discover the golf course of Les Milles at 8km from Aix-en-Provence while enjoy practicing golf while learning French.
Start dates upon request.
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Standard French and Horseback Riding
This courses is designed for adults of all levels who wish to combine a French course with horseback riding lessons with the Club Hippique of Aix en Provence, who offers horses for all riding level.
Objectives for this course include:
- Getting to know the horse riding vocabulary.
- Practicing the different steps.
- Improving in the different disciplines or in a chosen one (dressage, jumping…)
- Discover a local Riding Club, its horses and its habits
Start date are available upon request.
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Standard French and Sailing
This course combines a French course with sailing in the beautiful surroundings of Marseilles. Students who participate in this program will discover sailing in the Mediterranean with a professional instructor.
Contact NRCSA for start dates.
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Admissions & Academic Credit
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Students age 17 years and older are welcome regardless of educational background, occupation or nationality. No previous knowledge of French is required except where otherwise indicated.
Students seeking credit for study should check with their home school before registering. Generally, U.S. schools consider 15 hours of study to be equal to 1 semester credit.
For more information about academic credit in French speaking countries, please click here.
For general information on academic credit, please click here.
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A school certificate will be issued to students provided he/she has attended the course regularly. The certificate describes quite precisely level of language competence the student has reached in language training in the following areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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